AUGUST 16, 2017

Ford expands weight-saving spray-in cylinder liner technology to its 5.0L V-8 and adds new fuel-delivery systems to its naturally aspirated and turbo engines to improve efficiency and boost power in its ’18 F-150 pickups.

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Chevy Cuts the Price of the Tahoe, FCA Joins Autonomous Partnership, Easy Mile Expands To Texas

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FCA Joins Global Autonomous Vehicle Development Team

A global consortium composed of BMW, Intel and Mobileye adds Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to its group with the aim of increasing its ability to develop a highly autonomous vehicle for worldwide use.

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How to Create Iconic Autonomous Cars

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Baby boomers and digital natives will be core markets for self-driving cars. Satisfying both these demographics may look like an insurmountable design challenge, but it is the key to success.

The Trump administration has pulled out of the Paris Agreement , but CO2 reduction remains a big global motivator. During WardsAuto Outlook on Sept. 14, we'll explore current and future regulations in major markets, including EU, China, North America, and more. Register now to join us and get insights into the risks and opportunities these trends pose for your business.

China's Geely Says No Interest in Acquiring FCA

Geely's executive director, Gui Shengyue, dismisses media reports that the Chinese automaker is interested in acquiring Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, saying taking over a foreign automaker would be complicated but potentially attractive to other domestic brands.

Can YOU win on the new automotive battleground: UX?
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Industry Group: People Integral to Car Cybersecurity

The Institute of the Motor Industry wants newly announced guidelines for makers of Internet-connected cars to focus equally on the people who work on the vehicles.

Deutsche Post May Expand Electric-Van Development With Ford

Deutsche Post and the U.S. automaker have unveiled a delivery van called the StreetScooter Work XL, the third electric model on which they have collaborated, and say they may expand production to sell EVs to other firms.

’18 Ford F-150

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New front and rear styling marks the first makeover of Ford’s aluminum-bodied F-150 pickups for the ’18 model year, but an even bigger story lies under the hood where the automaker is deploying a series of all-new or heavily revised engines and its 10-speed automatic transmission.

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